By supporting Respond you are helping to provide the funds we need to deliver vital services to people of all ages, all across Ireland.
As part of the Toy Show Appeal, we received funding to provide Welcome packs for newborn children. We provide essential items for both the parent and child (Clothing, Toiletries, cribs, etc.). It is common to lose possessions when experiencing homelessness and fleeing domestic violence, so we must equip pregnant people with essential items to help them care for themselves and their new babies.
With the support of the ESB Electricity for Generations fund we will install outdoor gym equipment at our Johns College service. It will allow our clients who are from a diverse range of backgrounds (elderly, young families, and asylum seekers)to build an exercise routine and stay healthy.
The Smurfit Kappa Foundation supported us in introducing The Tovertafel and Able Tables to our 3 Day Care for Older People Services. Tovertafel (“magic table” in Dutch) is a games system that stimulates people living with cognitive challenges. By projecting interactive games and vibrant images onto the wheelchair accessible Able Table. Tovertafel engages players with games that respond to their movements. Scientific research suggests that they positively impact the quality of life of those with dementia.